Clint Bailey
About Clint Bailey
Clint Bailey serves as the Director of Materials, Trims & Color at The North Face, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in materials management, having previously worked in various roles at VF Corporation and Timberland.
Current Role at The North Face
Clint Bailey serves as the Director of Materials, Trims & Color at The North Face, a subsidiary of VF Corporation. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of materials and color strategies for the brand. His role involves overseeing the selection and application of materials that align with the company’s product offerings and sustainability goals. He is based in Denver.
Previous Experience at VF Corporation
Clint Bailey has extensive experience with VF Corporation, having worked in several key roles. He was the Director of Materials for Footwear from 2012 to 2014 while based in Hong Kong. He later served as the Director of Product Supply for Reef Footwear from 2014 to 2017, also in Hong Kong. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Materials for Outdoor and Action Sports Apparel, Equipment & Accessories from 2017 to 2019.
Experience at Timberland
Before joining The North Face, Clint Bailey worked at Timberland as the Materials Director for Asia from 2008 to 2012. In this role, he was responsible for managing material sourcing and development for the Asian market, ensuring that product quality and innovation met the brand's standards.
Educational Background
Clint Bailey studied at Teesside University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management. His studies spanned from 1996 to 2001, providing him with a foundation in business principles that he has applied throughout his career in the materials and product development sectors.
Early Career at Texon International
Clint Bailey began his career at Texon International, where he worked as a Product Development Manager from 1993 to 2008. Over the course of 15 years, he gained valuable experience in product development processes, material selection, and supplier management, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in the industry.